New from Jabra: Elite 85t and a free ANC upgrade all Elite 75t owners!
New from Jabra: Elite 85t and a free ANC upgrade all Elite 75t owners!
By Editor 6 months ago
A decisive purchase criterion for new headphones is clearly active noise cancellation or ANC.
That’s why Jabra, Danish manufacturer of sound and video conferencing solutions, is also introducing ANC to its popular True Wireless portfolio with the brand new Jabra Elite 85t and an upgrade for the Elite 75t series (for review).
However, the Danes do not want to compromise on the slim design or the optimal fit of its headphones. The Elite 85t in semi-open design with new Jabra Advanced ANC and up to 31 hours of battery life will be available from the end of October 2020 for €229 (RRP). The ANC upgrade for the Elite (Active) 75t will be available free of charge via the Jabra Sound+ app from October 2020.
Elite 85t with Jabra Advanced ANC
The newest member of the Elite series features the most advanced and powerful ANC technology Jabra has developed to date – without compromising on size, wearing comfort or distinctive design, the manufacturer explains. Equipped with the new Jabra Advanced ANC, the Elite 85t aims to take noise cancellation a step further than Jabra’s standard ANC. Two chipsets in the headphones are said to provide powerful ANC as well as optimal sound processing to deliver outstanding sound. The Elite 85t are said to be among the smallest headphones in their class, offering premium ANC to create the desired quiet in noisy environments. At the same time, Jabra’s usual HearThrough is back on board to help target ambient noise in crucial situations – a popular feature for increased safety. Both features are customizable and are said to have been developed with a special focus on a natural sound image as well as limited occlusion (closure). Jabra aims to achieve this advancement through two innovations – the semi-open design and multiple ANC microphones.
For call quality, the Elite 85t rely on new technology with 6 microphones (three on each ear cup, two on the outside, one on the inside), aiming to provide excellent call quality for both the user and the person on the other end of the line. Added to this is improved protection against wind noise, which should allow for great call quality anywhere. The microphones on the inside and outside of the headphones are also used for Jabra Advanced ANC. In this way, they are supposed to provide improved noise cancellation and filter more noise. Via a dual slider in the Sound+ app, the Jabra Advanced ANC is individually and continuously adjustable from full noise cancellation to HearThrough mode. This means that the Jabra Elite 85t can provide a more customized sound experience where the user has control over their sound environment as well as the level of quiet.
Semi-open design
The 12mm drivers are said to not only give the Jabra Elite 85t great sound and powerful bass, but at the same time they want to ensure that the True Wireless headphones offer more comfort and reduced ear pressure thanks to the semi-open design. Jabra wants to achieve a better seal, which is a crucial factor for Advanced ANC, through the adapted oval shape of the EarGels. This also means that the Elite 85t no longer sit as low in the ear. This development should result in a more comfortable fit for every user, while also ensuring a very secure fit.
The Jabra Elite 85t are said to offer up to 5.5 hours of sound enjoyment with ANC on, which is said to be extendable to 25 hours when paired with the charging case with ANC on. When ANC is turned off, the compact headphones are even supposed to have a total battery life of 31 hours.
Specifications (manufacturer’s specifications):
- Compact design and oval silicone EarGels for a secure seal and comfortable fit
- Dedicated ANC chip that blocks out ambient noise more efficiently
- 6-microphone call technology and windshield for superior call quality in any environment
- 4-microphone ANC with microphones on the inside and outside of the headphones
- 12mm drivers for a great sound experience and powerful bass
- Semi-open design with natural sound transmission
Adjustable ANC with two sliders – from full ANC to full HearThrough - IPX4-certified ruggedness and 2-year warranty* against damage from dust and water
- Up to 5.5 hours of battery life on a single charge and up to 25 hours when paired with the charging case with ANC on
- 7 hours of battery life on a single charge and 31 hours with ANC off
- Qi certified, for wireless charging and compatible with all Qi certified chargers
- Customizable equalizer in the Sound+ app for an optimal and personalized sound experience
- Access to voice assistants: works with Alexa, Siri and Google AssistantTM
- Jabra MyControls for customized button mapping and MySound listening test for customized sound adjustment
Jabra Elite 85t Price and Availability
The Jabra Elite 85t are scheduled to be available at the end of October 2020 at an MSRP of €229 at select retailers. The headphones will be available in Titanium/Black at launch and Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey from January 2021.
Elite 75t with standard ANC
The popular Elite 75t (for review) will receive an ANC upgrade starting in late October, in both Active and Standard versions. The free firmware update to Jabra Standard ANC via the Sound+ app will allow users to filter out distracting ambient noise during music and media playback. Jabra thus aims to be the first company to offer an ANC update for an existing True Wireless product line. Only through the advanced development department of Jabra engineers on Qualcomm technology should this free upgrade be made available to every Elite 75t user. In doing so, Elite 75t owners are said to benefit from the digital audio processor already installed as well as Jabra’s ANC expertise.
The ANC-equipped 75t models will continue to be IP55/IP57 rated, it adds, and offer a two-year warranty.* With ANC turned on, the Elite 75t are said to get 5.5 hours of music enjoyment on a single charge (24 hours total with charging case). With ANC off, the headphones are said to continue to run for a full 7.5 hours straight and 28 hours together with the case. The new ANC is available as a free firmware update for all Elite (Active) 75t users.
A free ANC upgrade via firmware will be available for the Jabra Elite 75t series via the Sound+ app starting in late October 2020. This means that anyone who owns an Elite 75t product or buys a new pair of headphones will be able to experience the new Jabra standard ANC, which provides low-frequency noise cancellation.
For more information about Jabra, visit www.jabra.com.de/elite85t.
*Registration via the Jabra Sound+ app required.
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